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ROOFING
excellent dimensional tolerances.
They are impermeable to water, with
good insulation and thermal
properties. Concrete roof tiles are
frost and UV resistant, as well as being
fire resistant.
Durability and low maintenance add to
the overall package.
The residents of Philippi can rest assured
that their future is covered. The housing
development has proved to be extremely
successful, and concrete roof tiles were
the cherry on the top.
Coverland roofing, who are also
members of the Concrete Manufacturers
Association are proud to be associated
with the provision of decent, affordable
housing.
Concrete roof tiles offer many
advantages for application purposes
The Philippi Park housing project
,synonymously associated with a ‘Better
Life’, began taking shape in 2007 with
plans being put in place. A joint venture
between L. Martin Construction and
New Africa Construction, the Philippi
Park Housing Association saw a total of
500 units completed between June and
December 2008, using concrete roof
tiles.
Coverland was one of the many building
material suppliers involved, offering
quality concrete roof tiles in the form
of the Coverland Double Roman
Profile. A veteran in the South African
market since 1976, the company’s
expertise was established as far back
as 1949.
Concrete roof tiles fit into the vision of providing decent affordable housing
Excellent benefits
Concrete roof tiles offer many advantages
for application purposes: ease of laying,
tolerance to walkability, extension or
replacement of tiles with ease, frost and
UV resistance not limiting application to
certain areas or climatic restrictions, to
name a few.
Coverland Concrete Roof tiles
endure rigorous testing such as Wind
tunnel testing, and attaining SABS
accreditation.
Structural benefits of concrete roof
tiles include high impact strength with
The housing development has proved to be extremely successful, and concrete
roof tiles were the cherry on the top
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SA Affordable Housing November/December 2009